• This is a By-Invitation only race.
• Athletes who would like to be considered for the 100km race should submit an application before the 1st August 2010.
• Only 35 of the best athletes based on the times of previous runs will be selected to race in the 100km challenge. Successful applicants will be notified on the 15th August 2010.
• A reserve slot in the 100km duo category automatically be kept for the applicant if he/she does not qualify for the 100km solo. The applicant will benefit from the Early Bird discount .
• Runners must finish within the cut-off time of 18hours.
• Runners need to have completed one of the following in the minimum times as certified by official race results within the preceding 2years
  • 84km ultra-marathon within 10hrs
  • 50km The North Face 100 within 7hrs
  • Other 100km races in less than 17hrs
  • Completion of any official race > 100km
  • Or any other equivalent race

(*) Standards apply to all running surfaces, roads and trails.

• Duo races are run in a team of two. There are 2 categories
  • Open category (For men only and mixed gender teams)
  • women category (For women only)
• The running time of each individual runner will be added to make-up the total time for the team. Team members are not required to run together.
• If you need help finding a partner for the duo races, please post a message on The North Face 100 Singapore Race Face book group http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=108848591929&ref=ts Please provide name, category, estimated completion time, Mobile telephone contact and email contact.
• Runners must finish within the cut-off time of 9hours for 100km duo (time for 1 runner to run 50km), and 4 ½ hrs for 50km duo (time for 1 runner to run 25km).

Race Kit collection will be done at the Race Expo to be held on the 2nd Oct  @ Marina Square, Exact details will be sent to participants.

• Race Bib
• Hydration with minimum 1.5l capacity for 100km solo & 100km duos and 1l capacity for 50km duos. This can be in the form of a hydration bag, fuel belt or bottles.

  Note : Re-fuelling stations for water will be available every 15km. Athletes are to be self-sufficient. Kindly note that there will be a check at the final check-point that the participant is still carrying hydration. Runners without the necessary hydration will be dis-qualified.

• Food, Fuel bars or gels

  Note : Food may be provided at selected check-points. Athletes should however not rely on this for race fuel.

• Mobile Phone and Emergency contact sheet
• Race Course Map
• Small medical kit for blisters and abrasions (for 100km solo and 100km Duo runners)
• Night Head-light & 1 extra set of batteries (for 100km solo runners)

Note : Part of the race will take place in the dark and the race route will only be lit with reflective sticks.

Items in Red will be provided in the Race Kit

• Exclusive The North Face 100 Race T-shirt
  
  

  SIZE    (unisex design)	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
  Front Length(from shoulder point)	68	69	70	71	72	73
  Chest (2.5cm below Armhole)	85	90	95	100	105	110

• Finishers’ Medal – only runners that finish the race within the cut-off times will be entitled to a finishers’ medal.

  Goody-bag from sponsors

Discounts

• 30% off The North Face Products (*)
• 30% off The Gu Gel Products (*)
• 20% off all products from the Running Lab (*)
• Special promotional offer for Action Asia subscriptions

(*) Please print out your race confirmation and present it to any North Face or Running Lab store for the discount.

Endurance running exposes the runner to intense physical and mental challenges over a long distance and extended period of time. Participating in such running poses high health risks. Participants should be in good health and engage regularly in running activities prior to competition. Participants can choose to participate in the 100KM, 50KM or 25KM according to his/her health condition and ability level.

Runners suffering from the following conditions will not be allowed to participate
1) Congenital or rheumatic heart disease;
2) Hypertension or cerebrovascular disease;
3) Myocarditis and other heart disease;
4) Coronary artery disease and serious arrhythmia;
5) Diabetes;
6) Any other diseases which can be aggravated by running.

All 100km solo participants must be certified by a doctor to be medically fit to participant. The medical certificate needs to be submitted during race kit collection.